Free Calls to Haiti - Three Broward County Libraries Answer Call to Duty

FT. LAUDERDALE - Broward County Libraries Division, in partnership with AT&T and Broward County Enterprise Technology Services, is now offering customers free Internet and telephone access to Haiti as well as to agencies currently assisting in the earthquake-relief efforts. This program is available until March 31.

During this program, customers can place free, 10-minute phone calls to Haiti at the three libraries. Toll-free 800-number service is also provided at no charge, as are Internet connections. Demand for this program is expected to be high. AT&T is reporting that, despite the devastation to Haiti’s infrastructure, 30 to 40 percent of the phone calls are getting through.

Additionally, customers can use BCL public computers at all library locations to access helpful Internet sites, including the U.S. State Department (state.gov), Haiti.911.com, and other earthquake-relief sites. Free wireless WI-FI (on customer-provided equipment) is also available at BCL locations countywide. Access to the BCL public computers and WI-FI is a constant service available at all BCL library locations during open hours.

Author: Arthur LewisArthur Lewis is a independent journalist who has written for periodicals in the U.S., Canada, England and Australia. His interests are varied and he is currently "following the waves" in Hawaii.